Whānau Āwhina Plunket - Taranaki

14/11/2025

PRODUCT SAFETY RECALL: RAINBOW SAND & CREATISTICS COLOURED SAND
If you have Rainbow Sand (Educational Colours) or Creatistics Coloured Sand, please stop using it immediately.
Testing has found a type of asbestos in samples of these sands.
What to do:
Don’t open or use the sand
Seal it in a strong plastic bag or sturdy container and keep it in a secure place, away from tamariki
Don’t dispose of it in your wheelie bin - follow Health New Zealand advice for disposal
https://bit.ly/4p86hbZ or call your local council
Contact your retailer for a refund. More info: productsafety.govt.nz

These products were sold at Paper Plus, Hobby Land, Office Products Depot, Qizzle, Modern Teaching Aids and others.

Let’s keep our tamariki safe by spreading the word. If you are still concerned, contact Healthline on 0800 611 116

09/11/2025

Measles is serious, it spreads fast, and it can affect both tamariki and adults. The best protection is 2 doses of the MMR vaccine.

MMR is given to tamariki at 12 and 15 months. For pēpi under 12 months, the best protection is making sure everyone around them is fully immunised. Not sure if you’ve had 2 doses? It’s safe to get an extra one — and our Plunket teams in some areas can help check your records.

20 of our Plunket clinics now offer MMR vaccines for the whole whānau - check our website or call 0800 184 803 to find a clinic near you. You can also get it at your GP or pharmacy.

Pass this on to your friends and whānau to help them get protected.

09/11/2025

27/10/2025

20/10/2025

✨ Here’s what’s on this week at Flourish! ✨

Join us for walks, chats, yoga, parenting support, and good company, there’s something for everyone.

From Rants in the Park and Parenting Unpacked to Te Māmā yoga and Toy Library Boardgamers, it’s all about connection, laughter, and learning together.

Enjoy the long weekend ahead, take time to rest, and we’ll see you next week for more community, growth, and play. 💚

20/10/2025

🎉 It’s Toy Safety Week – Let’s make play safer!

We’re excited to introduce New Zealand’s first-ever Toy Safety Week (20–26 October)!

We’re proud to be partnering with Ririki Haumaru Safe Kids Aotearoa, Whānau Āwhina Plunket, Health New Zealand, and the Commerce Commission to help make play safer for our Tamariki.

Every year, more than 1,200 children aged 0–3 are injured by toy-related hazards - many of which can be prevented with simple safety checks.

This week is all about sharing practical tips for whānau and caregivers, from choosing safe toys to supervising play.

What’s your number one safety tip for keeping Tamariki safe?

Keep an eye out for Toy Safety Week videos and resources designed to help you make confident, informed choices.

Take a moment to check your toy box for recalled products at https://www.productsafety.govt.nz - it only takes a minute to help keep Tamariki safe.

Visit the Toy Safety Week webpage for more helpful information and tools:

https://www.starship.org.nz/safekids/toy-product-safety

Let’s work together to make playtime safer and more fun for everyone!

17/09/2025

School Holiday Programme Click here to download the September/October 2025 School Holiday Programme (in a printable format). Click here to see the school holiday programme in an online events calendar (where you can filter by location, time etc) South Taranaki Happening Holidays is a the one-stop in...

17/09/2025

✨ Something exciting is coming! ✨

We have a new weekly offering starting term four, can you guess what it might be?!

This new offering is going to be a beautiful collaboration with some of our wonderful providers and La Leche League Taranaki. We can't wait to share it with you!! 💞

21/08/2025

We are super excited to welcome Kidsafe Taranaki Trust to our Saturday clinic!!
On the 13th September form 11am-1pm the team from Kidsafe Taranaki Trust will be having a pop up carseat clinic in our carpark.
come on down and get your car seat checked!!

30/07/2025

Got a little one aged 0–5? Need a Well Child check or have questions about your child’s growth, development, or health?

We’re here for you – on a Saturday!
📅 Saturday 13th September 10am-3pm
📍 Plunket New Plymouth Clinic 214 Devon Street West New Plymouth
🕘 Convenient weekend hours to suit working families

✅ For any child due for a check
✅ Or if you just want to chat with someone about your child’s wellbeing

Our friendly, knowledgeable nurses are here to support you with care, advice, and reassurance. Whether it's your first baby or your fourth, you’re not alone on your parenting journey 💙

Appointments limited so be in quick!! message us here or call our friendly admin team on 0800184803 to book your time!

19/05/2025

This week at Flourish 🌿

🌿 We’re settling into our new winter home for RANTS — join us at the Bellringer Pavilion (opposite the cricket ground) for a 9:30am walk and warm drinks & chats from 10:30am.
🌿 On Monday, come along to our SIT-IN SESSIONS — a gentle, open space to talk all things parenting. 1–2:30pm at Flourish Hall.
🌿 Also on Monday, ADHD coach Jemma Morgan will be in the house for an easygoing chat over a cuppa — come with your questions or just to listen in. Free and welcoming to all.
🌿 Gentle, calming, and supportive — Baby Bowen Therapy is available on Tuesday at Flourish to help ease your pēpi’s early challenges in a safe, soothing way.
👉 holistic-health-taranaki.au4.cliniko.com/bookings
👉 Need Āwhi childminding? Book here: https://m.me/j/Aba9eXtrMUSYdpJI/

Come as you are. We’re here for it 💛

Flourish Taranaki